School Psychologist

Who We Are

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students in a vibrant learning community of 17 state-of-the-art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff.

Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.

We are Wildcats.

As a School Psychologist, you are required to:

• Masters Degree
• Ohio School Psychologist license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience/training in assessment, consultation, and counseling of preschool age and/or school age children.
• Experience with a Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.
• Valid Ohio administrative license or certificate appropriate for the assignment.

Workplace Safety As a School Psychologist, to promote workplace safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with district procedures to reduce exposure to the following situations:

• Duties that require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties that require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties that require working 20 total extended days before and after the school year.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

What We Offer

As a contracted employee, School Psychologist work 183 days per year with a possibility of 20 extended days and 7.25 hours per day.

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education. In addition, Springfield is also able to offer a $10,000.00 retention compensation to all School Psychologists. Please note: The salary will be prorated based on your start date and the number of remaining contracted days left in the school year.

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits. All employees receive professional development.

The Springfield Education Association and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2023-26 school year.

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement.

Springfield Education Association (SEA)